For a complete change of pace, have any of you ever heard of Vox Tempus?

They're a prog rock band in the mold of Dream Theater, only they're centered around singer Dan Reed whereas Dream Theater's singer is probably holding them back... Check out "Broken" and "Revelations" on last.fm: link

man I really don't like this guys voice, but he can sure freestyle. just keeps going and going,
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASXw3cU805U[/youtube]
also this beat he made was pretty sick.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99A9zduyceA[/youtube]

ronstaaaaa wrote:bein a very big hip hop head, and a rapper myself,i love that boom bap and jazz. Here is my all time favorites. these are the songs and albums im gonna play in my wedding and funneral. haha

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you have good taste in music man. have you ever heard of People Under the Stairs? I think you'd like them.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc7H3SrK4DM[/youtube]

other random good music on youtube
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3uYynkncYs[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMb8BhCXNs4[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h1ygL8xfBQ[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jZTo7D40no[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD1Hqp7va3U&feature=response_watch[/youtube]

Also, probably the most productive underground artist right now is Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of El-Paso, Texas. You might have heard of his band the Mars Volta but he releases about 6-7 solo records per year. IMO he is one of the most creative composers and guitarists out there right now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qVUSXeRz2s